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Beg bugs are a huge nuisance that can be found even in the best of apartments. The bugs can land on your suitcase as you travel, clothing, or used furniture. More so, these annoying insects can crawl from one apartment to another in the same building. Using some insecticides may prove futile on these bugs …

Background checks are one of the most basic tools in a hiring manager’s arsenal. If you do a job that involves interacting with children, operating heavy machinery, using a weapon, or being trusted with government secrets, the person hiring you needs to know that you are free from a criminal background. But what happens when …

Uber has been in the news a great deal lately for a number of reasons related to the harassment and assault of women, but it turns out that Lyft’s record isn’t spotless in this regard either. CNN Report Highlights Wide-Spread Sexual Assault Issue According to information gathered by CNN, more than 120 drivers for Lyft …

Have you ever driven by a truck stop or rest area and noticed the semi trucks parked in the parking lot? Long haul freight drivers are required by federal law to rest for 30 minutes for every 8 hours of driving and truck drivers cannot drive for more than 11 hours in a given 24 …

Lyft is a rideshare company that enables ordinary people to convey travelers for a fee. The company was founded in mid-2012 and currently operates in 40 states, including New York state and Washington, D.C. Lyft drivers are independent contractors, meaning that they are not employees of the Lyft company. They operate on a work-for-hire basis, …

It seems like everywhere you turn there is another news article about an Uber accident. In fact, it happens so often that Uber has added safety features to the app including a “share your trip” feature that allows you to share who you are with, car information and the trip’s route with a friend or …

As nice as it would be to have a self-driving car to take you around, the reality continues to disappoint. After a woman was struck and killed in Arizona by an Uber autonomous vehicle, Uber began to re-examine the safety of the technology. What they found was shocking. If you have been involved in an …

Rideshare apps like Lyft have changed the way we view transportation in this country. Need to get from point A to point B? Tap a button on your smartphone and within minutes a driver is waiting for you at your location, you have already paid for the ride, and you can rate your experience. But …

Ride sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the way we look at private transportation across the country. It has also created a legal tangle that is often difficult to unravel if you are involved in an accident while in an Uber vehicle. Before you get inside of your next Uber, here is …

In recent months, more than 100 Uber drivers have been accused of sexual assault in a stunning blow to the company’s reputation. At least 30 Uber drivers have been convicted of forcible touching, rape and false imprisonment leading more and more people to question the safety of ride-sharing. If you have been or believe you …